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Revel F12 amplifier?

I own a Revel Concerta system with F12 fronts, C12 center, M12 surrounds, B15a sub. Moved into an apartment, now can only use subwoofer sparingly for HT purposes. As a result, doing a lot more full-range listening with F12 fronts. Current receiver is Integra DTR-7.8.

F12's are rated as 90.5dB sensitive with "nominal" 6 ohm rating. What benefit (if any) could I realize from using an external amplifier versus the amplifier in the Integra?

My dealer carries Anthem and Rotel amps in my price range. He suggested Rotel RB-1552. In the $1000-1500 price range from those two brands, what else should I consider? Is it worth considering something like Anthem MCA 20 even though I don't have balanced outputs on the Integra receiver? Thanks for your help.
thrand1

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Theo, thanks for the response.

Due to cost constraints, probably just looking for a 2 channel amp for now. The Anthem MCA 20 is a two channel model as well. I would amp the main right/left F12s and leave the Integra to take care of the center and surrounds while watching movies.

The Rotel retails for around $899 whereas I think the MCA 20s retail for closer to $1200-1300, so it is difficult for me, as a first time amp buyer, to know where the point of diminishing returns would be for my setup.

Thank you for the brand suggestions as well. With all of the products available here, it is easy to overlook a brand that might be right for you.
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